Restorative Justice In The Justice System

Restorative justice in the justice system emphasizes the recognition and repair of harm caused by crime. When victims, offenders and community
members meet to decide how to do that, the results can be surprising and transformational for all involved. Restorative justice is rapidly
proliferating throughout our justice system simply because it works. It reduces re-offense rates by as much as 50% and draws satisfaction rates
of >95% for victims, community members and offenders.

Restorative Justice makes our communities safer, precisely because it calls the community to the table in a way that simply does not happen in
conventional court rooms. It is by the very process of engaging conflict and wrongdoing, that the community has to in fact define itself, thus
inviting norms and ways of living together to be reconsidered and reestablished.

Restorative justice helps offenders successfully reintegrate into society by way of offering a venue for accountability and remorse.

For those most directly affected by crimes, restorative justice provides a venue for questions to be answered, hurt to be expressed and experience
to be heard.

In Colorado, restorative justice can be found throughout the spectrum of entry points prior to and within the system. Regardless of where the restorative
justice practice is applied all parties are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

Other legislation passed over the years in Colorado has provided restorative language, support for integration and information dissemination as
well as requirements for use in the justice system. Colorado is the national leader in implementation of restorative justice practices by law
according to a report released by Dr. Shannon Sliva.

Integrating restorative justice practices throughout the justice system is a humane, justice and satisfying approach for many people.

Restorative Justice In The Justice System Works

I didn’t know what to expect but I was pleased with how the program was with making the kids understand that it’s not just a personal consequence but everyone else suffers. My kid understands what to do next and has taken responsibility for actions.